Ombudsman: Granting of Revilla bail expected
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla expressed that the granting of bail to former senator Ramon Revilla Jr. in a malversation case was expected. Remulla emphasized that his office remains committed to evidence-based prosecution and plans to discuss the matter with the Supreme Court.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing tensions between the Philippine anti-graft office and the judiciary regarding accountability for high-profile corruption allegations.
MANILA, Philippines - Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said he had expected the granting of bail to former senator Ramon Revilla Jr. in his malversation case over an alleged flood control project.
"It is inevitable that this will happen, that this is being worked on to secure a grant of bail, but that's only a battle. We have to win the war as a country," Remulla said in his program "The Executive Session" over at radio dzRH.
He defended the malversation case his office had filed before the Sandiganbayan against Revilla, saying they only file cases when there is a reasonable certainty of conviction.
"This was not weaponized. This was evidence-based," Remulla said.
He also raised the issue of the P124 million Revilla has yet to pay the government in civil liabilities on his acquittal of a plunder charge over his priority development assistance fund.
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